Reid promises top-class appointment

Celtic chairman John Reid has promised to appoint "the very best" manager to replace Gordon Strachan.

PUBLISHED: 00:00, Fri, May 29, 2009

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Reid revealed on Thursday a number of candidates are being considered for the role left vacant when Strachan resigned on Monday, but was also adamant no official approach had been made to any club, despite reports the club's hitlist included Burnley boss Owen Coyle and West Brom's Tony Mowbray.

He told his club's official website: "Clearly, Celtic's priority is to appoint the very best candidate."

"We will aim to do this as soon as we possibly can, but we will also do so in a professional, considered manner and ensure that we appoint the correct individual for the club and its supporters," he added.

So intense has the speculation been, Coyle is now on the brink of signing a new deal at Turfmoor, while the Baggies have issued their second hands-off warning to the Glasgow giants this week.

"As the board has done in recent years, through the appointment of Martin O'Neill and Gordon Strachan, we aim to appoint a manager who will bring continued success to the club," Reid added.

"We thank our supporters for the tremendous backing they have given the club over the course of the season.

"Inevitably, there will be rumour and speculation in the media surrounding this process, but as soon as the board is in a position to confirm an appointment, we will do so directly to our supporters."

One man who doubtless would be available immediately is Motherwell's Mark McGhee, who is thought to have always harboured a desire to return to his former club.

However, managerless Aberdeen are also believed be circling and Celtic may have to move quickly if they are to secure his services.

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